Therapists in Richmond, VA
If you’re looking for a therapist, Richmond, VA can offer more choices than many smaller cities or rural areas. However, there can be more to finding the right therapist than just looking for one in your area. There are a number of effective, evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy, with some working better than others on specific mental health challenges. For example, a therapist with specialized training in family conflict may not be the best one to see for treatment of mood disorders. Therapy should be person-centered, and the provider that meets your needs may not be available in your area—even in a city.
Online therapy with a platform like BetterHelp can give you a wider range of choice. BetterHelp offers over 30,000 mental health professionals with a variety of specialties from relationship challenges to emotional regulation. By taking a few seconds to fill out an online questionnaire, you’ll be matched with a therapist that meets your individual needs. And because the success of clinical services can rely on effective motivational interviewing, it can be essential to have a good rapport with your therapist. If for any reason you feel that you need to switch, you can do so at no additional cost.
Online therapy through BetterHelp can also be a convenient option for many busy parents, professionals, and students. Sessions can fit easily into any schedule, and video chat, phone, and text messaging options allow you to talk to your therapist from the comfort of your own home or office.
Therapy is not just effective for the treatment of mental health conditions. It can be beneficial for a number of people; couples seeking better ways to communicate, individuals looking for guidance on women’s issues, or those looking for a holistic approach to overall health and well-being. By contacting BetterHelp you can take the first step on your wellness journey today.
Roseann Smith
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression
16 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience working with individuals and couples in the state of Virginia. My most recent experience is in working with individuals with addiction and/or behavioral health issues. I have worked with people suffering with severe mental illness, such as bipolar and major depressive disorder and helped them to develop coping strategies. I have training and expertise in helping people who have a history of trauma. Particularly with identifying resources to reduce the intense feelings trauma can bring on. Many people who abuse substances suffer from trauma so it's not unusual to treat both. I also have experience working at a college student counseling center earlier on in my career. Many young adults have problems with their relationships and parents and need help navigating the transition to adulthood. I believe this vast background prepares me to work with most issues that clients may present with. I would describe my style as friendly and heartwarming. Many of my former clients have found me to be funny and lighthearted. I believe the more at ease you are with your counselor the more you'll feel comfortable to open up. I borrow from a motivational and strengths based strategy as well as using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sometimes I will set goals for you to work on in between sessions. These goals will be things you identified during your session as possible steps that might help you move forward. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I look forward to hearing from you.
Melissa Wooden
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC,CAADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
3 years offering treatment
I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorder, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced issues with substance addiction. My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My therapeutic style consists of helping you gain insight and the necessary tools to help you make positive change in your life. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Ellen Minter
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment
Hello and welcome! My name is Ellen Minter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the helping profession for 17 years. Over the years, I have worked with various populations in various capacities. In addition to being a therapist, I have spent time as a teacher, sexual assault victim advocate, hospice social worker, and direct support professional for the developmentally disabled. I learned many things in these roles and it is those things, accompanied with my own personal life experiences that have most equipped me with the necessary skills and understanding to help you navigate the transitions of your life. My therapeutic style is humorous, warm, and direct. While my role may be to help you feel better, I find that minimizing and appeasement are counterproductive to that goal. Always, I am honest and direct. I am very open-minded and I try to be respectful of all I work with. I have a bit of a multi-modal approach. I find that various techniques from different approaches, can work in conjunction in different situations. Life is hard and unpredictable. I hope to help make things easier for you.
Savannah Harness
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
7 years offering treatment
Hello- I have been a licensed LPC counselor in Missouri for the past five years and was recently licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Maine, and Virginia. Working with individuals, families, and couples has provided me with the ability to assist individuals throughout many aspects of their lives. I have had training in DBT, CBT, EMD-R and continue to grow my therapeutic knowledge through self-training and through clinical training. I have had the pleasure of working in many different fields throughout my life time and feel this has provided me with the ability to look at situations from a variety of different perspectives. I firmly believe that when a person makes the choice to make changes in their life then they are on the path to becoming who they want to be. I look forward to hearing from you and assisting you with determining who you want to be. Thank you, Savannah Harness, LPC
Elizabeth Fraser
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression
8 years offering treatment
Betsy believes in partnering with her clients to identify their own potential abilities and strengths in resolving their mental health concerns; to help them recognize their mental health challenges, and work to achieve their goals. Betsy is invested in an approach emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health, in her belief that there is no one aspect of an individual’s life which cannot be improved upon in the search for increasing mental health well-being. Betsy believes that support systems (family, friends, etc.), work or school environment, and spirituality/religious faith should be part of the mental health pathway to a more balanced personality. Betsy has worked for the past eight years in a variety of settings: outpatient specialty clinics; crisis intervention; inpatient programs; and federal programs. Betsy utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including Art therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused, Crisis Intervention, Psycho-education, behavior modification, mindfulness, and relaxation.
Arnold Lavaire
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LCSW,CFTP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
15 years offering treatment
I am Arnold A Lavaire, a bilingual Christian counselor licensed in the state of Virginia and Illinois. I was born and raised in Honduras and moved to live in the United States in 1996. I served 5 years of military service in the US Navy. I am fluent in Spanish, I can conduct counseling in English and in Spanish. I earned a B.S. in Psychology from Campbell University, a M.A. in Counseling from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a M.Div. from Mid-America Reformed Seminary.
Gabriel Kajeckas
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief
32 years offering treatment
I'm Gabe Kajeckas, LCSW, licensed in Maryland and Virginia, with over 30 years of experience in helping clients cope with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma left over from earlier life. I have extensive experience with addictive behaviors in families, and in helping individuals heal from family of origin issues. I would like to help you discover how your strengths can help you work through the challenges you're facing. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I applaud you for getting started!
Mishawn Glover
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
12 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Texas with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Jacklyn Kenny Rothenberger
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
Hello, thank you for visiting my page. I am a therapist licensed in Hawaii with 5 years of professional experience. I have the most experience in working with substance and process addictions in addition to relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I truly believe that self examination is the key to a fulfilling life, and applaud anyone willing to take the sometimes difficult step of opening up to someone. I come from a strengths based perspective, and utilize CBT & DBT as therapeutic modalities.
Antoinette Goss
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC, NCC, CASAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment
Greetings! my future counselees. I am Antoinette Goss, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Trauma Therapist, National Certified Counselor, and a Substance Abuse Counselor. I use various types of evidence based clinical approaches to therapy such as, Cognitive behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, Solution focus Therapy, Client Centered therapy and any other models that would meet the specific needs of the client, family teen or couple. I bring not just book knowledge, but my shared life experiences, in order to bring hope and healing to your struggles. My hope is that you will allow me to come along side you to give you tools, resources , and support that will help you enjoy your life again.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Richmond?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Richmond that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Richmond available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Richmond therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Richmond therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Richmond region and in the state of Virginia.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Richmond can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Richmond may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Richmond offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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